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WA Ghostwriter

The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

A new era: the band after the seniors leave

Jonathan Li, Co-Sports editor May 31, 2026

As the Class of 2026 leaves Westford Academy, their absence has impacted not only their family and friends, but the clubs and activities they were a part of as well. The WA band is one of these groups that seems to have been hit harder by the senior's departure. According to band director Adam Shekleton,...

Students clustered around each activity station throughout the Lecture Hall. 

SASA and MSA host Ramadan celebration

Sreevarsha Kamal, Staff Writer Mar 15, 2026

Westford Academy has a diverse student body, and many of its students fit into more than one student group. For those who are both Muslim and South Asian, a special club collaboration worked to represent their unique lifestyle during the month of Ramadan. Two of WA's cultural clubs, South Asian Student...

Guests perform garba in a circle after learning from Dave.

SASA achieves glittering success with fourth annual Darba

Nithyashree Velavan, Staff Writer Nov 6, 2025

Twinkling lights, upbeat music, and authentic food were just a few staples of WA South Asian Student Association (SASA)'s fourth annual Darba celebration. Darba, one of the club's most popular events, attracted guests of all ages, regardless of race or religion, to celebrate this year's theme: Darba...

A blocking rehearsal is led upon unfinished concepts of a palace scene set.

Behind the scenes of WATA’s ‘Cinderella’

Connor Billington, Staff Writer Oct 3, 2025

In the quiet but ever restless backstage of WA's auditorium, the woodworking shop is ridden with spare two-by-fours and recycled cuts of wood. The final set piece off of Facebook Marketplace has been brought onto the set, and finally the last screw is drilled and the last pillar is painted. The stage...

Wilde smiles for a photo in her new classroom

Wilde prepares to make an impact through accessible math lessons

Caitlin O’Rourke, Staff Writer Sep 30, 2025

Laura Wilde is a new math teacher at WA. She strives to always greet her students with a smile and a friendly attitude, making sure that they feel valued and cared for. Wilde previously taught math at Lowell Catholic School, and she currently teaches five Algebra II CP classes. In her free time, Wilde...

Roux smiles while holding her dog.

Roux’s efforts crowned by acceptance to Royal Veterinary College

Alisha Padhy, Staff Writer May 11, 2025

For most high schoolers, visiting a future college means taking a road trip, or flying a couple of hours across the country. But for senior Olivia Roux, visiting her destination for higher education means an international flight to another continent. This coming fall, Roux will attend the Royal Veterinary...

Mr. Sitarski teaches Freshman Algebra I  at WA.

Sitarski’s trivia fascination proves to be not so trivial

Connor Billington, Staff Writer May 13, 2024

Teachers at WA often go their entire careers without students knowing the spectacular stories of their past. For example, math teacher Frank Sitarski is a life-long trivia enthusiast who has been a fan of the trivia show Jeopardy ever since his childhood. After pursuing his dream of being a guest on...

The mock trial prepares for their season during one of their Wednesday meetings.

WA Mock Trial is ready to blossom during the spring season

Núria Lainez Clapers, Staff Writer May 1, 2024

People work together, discussing and analyzing text as they surround a single computer. Meanwhile, others practice and refine their examinations out loud. The entire room is united in the single goal of presenting one case perfectly. WA Mock Trial’s spring season is starting up, and the team is...